Zhiyuan Robot Rentals Launch in Singapore

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💡Robotics rental hits Singapore: test embodied AI without huge capex

⚡ 30-Second TL;DR

What Changed

First overseas operator deal with Singtel Enterprise

Why It Matters

Expands accessible embodied AI robotics beyond China, enabling easier testing and deployment for international AI builders in real-world applications.

What To Do Next

Contact Singtel Enterprise to pilot Zhiyuan robots for your embodied AI infrastructure project.

Who should care:Developers & AI Engineers

Key Points

•First overseas operator deal with Singtel Enterprise
•Partnership with Certis for aviation/infra intelligentization
•Robot rental service via Singtel channels by 2026
•Targets businesses and individual users in Singapore

🧠 Deep Insight

Background and context from public sources — not the original article. 6 sources cited.

🔑 Enhanced Key Takeaways

•Zhiyuan Robotics (AgiBot) launched its 'Qingtianzu' robot leasing platform on December 22, 2025, in China, modeled after shared power banks to enable on-demand rentals across multiple brands and scenarios[1][2][3].
•By early 2026, Qingtianzu achieved over 200,000 registered users, 200+ daily rental orders, and 1,000+ Spring Festival orders with 80% GMV growth, pricing models like Lingxi X2 at 2,199 yuan/day including engineer support[3][5].
•AgiBot led global humanoid robot shipments in 2025 with 5,100+ units and 39% market share, ahead of Unitree and UBTech, amid a booming Chinese rental market projected to hit 10 billion yuan by 2026[4][5].

🔮 Future ImplicationsAI analysis grounded in cited sources

Zhiyuan's Singapore expansion via Singtel will test RaaS scalability outside China by 2026

The partnership leverages Singtel's channels for business and individual rentals, building on Qingtianzu's proven domestic growth in user base and orders to penetrate international markets[1][2].

RaaS model will drive humanoid robot adoption in aviation and infrastructure by integrating Certis expertise

Collaborations target specialized scenarios like aviation intelligentization, aligning with industry shifts toward scenario-specific capabilities and operational support beyond basic leasing[5].

⏳ Timeline

2025-12

Launched Qingtianzu (BOTSHARE) open robot leasing platform in Shanghai, covering 50 cities with 1,000+ devices[2][3]

2025-12-22

Officially released Qingtianzu platform with partners like Feikuo Technology for shared rental model[1][3]

2026-01

Qingtianzu hit 200,000+ users, 200+ daily orders, and launched 1-yuan flash rentals during New Year's[3]

2026-02

Platform processed 1,000+ Spring Festival orders with 80% GMV growth; AgiBot confirmed as 2025 global shipment leader[3][4][5]

📎 Sources (6)

Factual claims are grounded in the sources below. Forward-looking analysis is AI-generated interpretation.

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